Ive never taken any kind of protein powder before but im thinking about it becuase it just doesnt seem like my strength is increasing but the thing is i heard protein powder can put on weight and im having a hard time gettnig and keeping it off. so is protein powder good for someone whos trying to lose weight?

Yes, im not an expert but I know if you are trying to lose weight you can use it, You need enough protien anyways to keep the muscle.
I use on's whey protien and ever since I started my results have been better.

If you consume more calories than you need, you will gain weight, it doesnt matter where those calories come from

As far as protein goes, yes, its beneficial to have plenty of protein in your system to either maintain your LBM or gain some. Protein is also the least likely macro-nutrient to be converted to body fat. Dietary fat is obviously the easiest, then carbs, then protein.

As far as protein powder goes, you really only need to use it after weight training, when fast absorbtion is needed the most. You also need glucose right after a work out. Glycogen stores are fastest to be re-filled when glucose is consumed within 15 minuets of working out, that is when glucose is easily absorbed and converted to glycogen. After that, this process takes much longer

Other than that, you should be able to eat enough protein throught out the day to meet your daily needs. Protein in the form of clean food is always better than a powdered version.

For anyone trying to lose fat a protein supplement is a very good idea.

When on a calorie restricted diet it can be difficult to consume sufficient protein to maintain as much of your lean muscle mass as possible (or possibly build some). Most protein rich foods are also fairly calorie dense and not likely to be loaded with other vitamins and minerals you need.

A protein-only supplement can provide as low of a calorie form of protein as it is possible to consume. This allows you to maximize your intake of other vital nutrients.

Protein powder is good (well it depends on the brand and ingredients...) but most protein powders are good. They are loaded with protein (obviously) and other important nutrients. And the good side is, they contain less fat than other protein-rich source (beef, chicken, egg) also, you can choose the brand that offer low or no carb.
Bottomline, it is beneficial for cutting, I can't see how you can simply gain weight just by consuming a protein powder. As long as you're in a calorie-deficit, it's almost impossible for you to gain weight :tu:

Doesn't the protien powder casue an insulin spike tho becasue of high absorbtion rate?

Doesn't the protien powder casue an insulin spike tho becasue of high absorbtion rate?

Insuline spikes are caused by consumtion of high glycemic index carbohydrates i.e. absorbtion rate of carbohydrates, not the absorbtion rate of protein.

K, I didn't know. I thought I read somewhere that whey did casue it since it is absorbed so quickly, but I stand corrected.

If I'm not mistaken, insulin spike can only be caused by carbohydrates. That's why we mostly need carb for PWO. Protein and fat on the other hand, doesn't cause an insulin spike, not matter how much amount you consume...

Insuline spikes are caused by consumtion of high glycemic index carbohydrates i.e. absorbtion rate of carbohydrates, not the absorbtion rate of protein.
Right, but some brands of protein shakes have more sugars than others, so check the label.